Northwood native Hamons scores the game winner

Heidelberg University senior defenseman Melissa Hamons (Central Catholic), a Northwood native, made her first

Heidelberg University senior defenseman Melissa Hamons (Central Catholic), a Northwood native, dribbles past an Adrian defender. (Photo by Doug Sampson)

 goal of her collegiate soccer career an important one as she scored in the 40th minute.

It was the only goal of the game as Heidelberg defeated Defiance 1-0. Senior Carolyn Cross (Centerville) provided the assist “with an excellent cross from the near side of the field,” said Heidelberg coaches.

Heidelberg, under the guidance of fifth-year head coach Nick Spell, matched its win total from last year with the win over Defiance. Heidelberg is off to its best start since Hamons arrived as a freshman.

The Berg improves to 7-3, while the Lady Jackets fall to 2-4-2 on the season. For the game, Heidelberg held a 14-7 shot advantage over the Lady Jackets.

Hamons excels in getting shots on goal, even though she is a starting defenseman. As a junior, she played in 20 games and started in five, getting one shot on goal against Muskingum. In 2008, she appeared in 17 games and took a shot against Bluffton, Geneva, and Capital. Her freshman season, she started 16 of 17 games played in, led the team with two assists, and recorded one assist against Huntington and one against Mount Union. She also took one shot against Albion.

At Central, Hamons was second team All-City League, a two-time team captain, and an All-District honorable mention selection.

Lake soccer 10-0-1
Lake soccer improved to 10-0-1 with a 1-0 victory over Archbold. Shelby Antonacci scored the goal for the Flyers and keeper Ashley Timmons had eight saves. Here’s a rundown of other recent victories:

Lake defeated Genoa 2-1 as Nichole Henry and Rebecca Boos scored for the Flyers, Lindsay Hoffman had an assist and Olivia Reeder scored for Genoa. Timmons had a school record 21 saves in helping preserve the victory. This kept the Flyers undefeated in the SLL at 5-0.

Lake defeated Eastwood 9-2. Scoring for Lake were Kayla Encalado (2), Antonacci (2), Kylie Hoffman (2), Lindsay Hoffman, Boos, and Jessica Abbey. Getting assists for the Flyers were Boos (3), Antonacci, and Hannah Cox. Timmons had six saves for the Flyers. Scoring for Eastwood was Saige Smith and Danielle Jensen.

The Flyers defeated Woodmore 1-0 behind a goal by Kayla Encalado. Lindsay Hoffman was credited with the assist. Timmons had five saves.

Lake defeated Riverdale 3-0 as Drew Plummer, Abbey, and Hoffman scored. Assists were by Antonacci and Boos. Timmons again had five saves.

Owens volleyball
Owens Community College volleyball, currently ranked 17th in the NJCAA national poll, went 3-3 in the Parkland Invitational — a tournament filled with nationally-ranked teams.

Illinois Central, ranked sixth nationally, defeated Owens 25-23, 29-27, 28-26; Owens defeated Des Moines, ranked 20th, 25-15, 25-14, 30-28,; J.A. Logan defeated Owens 25-16, 16-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-12; Kirkwood, ranked 17th, defeated Owens - 23-25, 25-15, 22-25, 22-25; Owens defeated McHenry 25-15, 25-18, 25-22; and       Owens defeated Parkland, ranked fifth, 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19.

Wednesday night, Owens defeated OCCAC opponent Lorain CC 25-14, 25-10, 25-20. This brings Owens overall record to 18-8 and 5-1 in the OCCAC.

So far this season, Lauren Lind (Lake) has 45 sets, 59 kills, 11 assists, 13 digs, 24 blocks, and 72 points. Alyssa LaVoy (Eastwood) has 12 sets and 11 digs.

Genoa Hall of Fame
The Genoa High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees this year are John Dunn (1923, track); Dean Wood (1934, track); Ty Cairl (1959, football, basketball, track); Jim Brinkman (1965, football, basketball); the Ron-Hammye-led 1974 boys basketball team that reached the Class AA state tournament; and Tim Plantz (1991, football, basketball, track).

The inductees will be recognized before the varsity football game October 22. A formal ceremony will be October 23 at Genoa High School. Social time begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7:30 p.m.

Call Athletic Director Mike Thomas at 419-855-7735, ext. 27. Tickets for the dinner and program are $25. Checks can be made payable to the Genoa Athletic Department. Deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 15.

Sports Announcements
St. Francis de Sales High School wrestling is offering free instruction to anyone in grades 5-8 attending a public or parochial school. Practices are held in the school’s wrestling room, second floor. Session 1 is from Oct. 12-Dec. 18. Session 2 is from Jan. 4-Feb. 24. Both sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. No experience necessary, but wrestlers must bring headgear and wrestling shoes. A seventh and eighth grade team competition will be offered. E-mail coach Dennis Marzec at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 419-666-3194.

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